Magnetically actuated vibrator

ABSTRACT

An apparatus for generating a pulsating magnetic field integrated by magnetic vibrations, particularly for the physical treatment of the human organism, comprises a body of magnetic material. Each of the two ends of said body is provided with an extension to which is attached a metal lamina. A plurality of windings embrace said body. Rigidly connected to the free end of each metal lamina is an armature so that upon energization of the windings by electric energy the windings generate a pulsating magnetic field, whereas the armatures generate vibrations.

United States Patent [72] Inventor Francesco De Angeli via Boccaccio 47,Milan, Italy [21] Appl. No. 819,053

[22] Filed Apr. 24, 1969 [45] Patented Jan. 11, 1972 [32] Priority May2, 1968 33 Italy [54] MAGNETICALLY ACTUATED VIBRATOR 5 Claims, 2 DrawingFigs. [52] U.S. Cl 128/41, 128/1.5 [51] A6lh 23/00 [50] Field ofSearch..128/l.5,32,

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,634,373 7/1927 Mann3,094,119 6/1963 Avedissian Primary Examiner-William E. KammAttorney-Michael S. Striker ABSTRACT: An apparatus for generating apulsating magnetic field integrated by magnetic vibrations, particularlyfor the physical treatment of the human organism, comprises a body ofmagnetic material. Each of the two ends of said body is provided with anextension to which is attached a metal lamina. A plurality of windingsembrace said body Rigidly connected to the free end of each metal laminais an armature so that upon energization of the windings by electricenergy the windings generate a pulsating magnetic field, whereas thearmatures generate vibrations.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an apparatus forgenerating a pulsating magnetic field integrated by magnetic vibrations.

A thorough theoretical study of magnetic fields in combination withpractical tests concerning the nature of certain parts of the aliveanimal organism, particularly of the human organism, resulted in theconviction that in practice such magnetic fields have proved to provideda curative effect on the treated portions such as muscles, membranes,blood vessels, various tissues and other parts, if said fields are givena favorable shape, size and intensity and if they are favorablyintegrated by magnetic vibrations introduced into them. The reason forthe establishment of that phenomenon in its full complexity, which isassumed to be a synthesis of small single phenomenons partly cooperatingand partly subsequently joining each other while always depending uponeach other, cannot be explained with certainty, because it is oftennecessary additionally to dispense chemicopharmaceutical media at adosage and sequence determined by the medical experts.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is the object of the present invention toprovide an apparatus for generating a pulsating magnetic fieldintegrated by magnetic vibrations, which apparatus is adaptedpractically to bring about the aforementioned results, for example fordissolving coagula or hematomas often giving rise to subsequentcomplications of cancerous character as well as for treating thepolyuria and for reactivating muscular organs or for the like purposes.

To attain this object, the invention provides an apparatus forgenerating a pulsating magnetic field integrated by magnetic vibrations,particularly for the physical treatment of the human organism, whichcomprises a body of magnetic material; an extension on each of the twoends of said body; a plurality of insulated windings embracing saidbody; a resilient metal lamina attached to each extension; an armaturerigidly connected to the free end of each metal lamina so that uponenergization of the windings by electric energy the windings generate apulsating magnetic field, whereas the armatures generate vibrations.

By feeding the current through a voltage regulator into the windings, acombined field of forces is established and this field is composed of apulsating magnetic field generated by the core and of magneticvibrations generated by the armatures. The extensions preferably areshaped to conform with the body region to which he apparatus is to beapplied.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING A preferred embodiment of this invention willnow be described by way of example and with reference to theaccompanying drawing, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the apparatus proposed by the invention,and

FIG. 2 is an end view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring to the drawing, theapparatus proposed by the invention comprises a body of magneticmaterial, which may consist oflaminated silicium or the like and whichis provided with a coating of insulating material, said coating servingas a carrier for a plurality of windings ll of insulated copper wire.The actual number of windings depends upon the characteristic values ofthe electric current, which preferably is a low-voltage current andwhich is conducted into the windings to generate a magnetic field ofpredetermined intensity. Said magnetic field appears in the area of twoextension 12 and 13 which are provided at the ends of the laminatedpackage and which, in the particular embodiment shown and described, are

intended for application to the inguinal region.

Each of the extensions 12 and 3 is provided with a resilient metallamina l4, 14, respectively, to which an armature 15 or 15 of magneticmaterial is rigidly secured. A ring 16 of insulating material embracesthe central portion of the laminated package and is provided withterminals 17 and 18 through which the windings 11 are supplied withelectric current. Since alternating current is applied, both a magneticfield of predetermined intensity will be generated in the region of theextensions 12 and 13, and the respective armatures l5 and 15'will bealternately attracted by the magnetic forces and repelled by the actionof the respective resilient laminae l4 and 14. Thus, a vibratory fieldwill be established which interferes with the magnetic field tointegrate the latter and thereby to provide a combined effect which,according to the experience made by now, is particularly favorable forreaching the desired aims, such as the dissolution of coagula, hemotomasor the like.

It is obvious that the external shape of the apparatus proposed by theinvention corresponds to the region of the body which suffers from adisease to be treated and to which the apparatus is intended to beapplied so as to provide the most expedient arrangement with regard tothe space taken up and the locating of the extensions 12 and 13 as nearto the region of the body to be treated as possible thus providing anoptimal curative effect by maximum utilization of the output.

The invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departingfrom the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The embodimentdescribed and shown is therefore to be considered in all respects asillustrative and not restrictive.

What is claimed is:

1. A therapeutic apparatus, particularly for the physical treatment ofportions of the human body, comprising, a body having opposite ends andbeing formed of magnetic material; a pair of extensions respectivelyprovided on said opposite ends of said body and extending transverselyto the latter, said extensions having free ends arranged to be appliedto the portions of the human body to be treated; a plurality ofinsulated windings wound about said body of magnetic material; meansconnected to said windings for applying an alternating current thereto;an armature located adjacent each extension; and a resilient metallamina attached at one end to each extension and carrying at the otherend thereof the respective armature, said metal lamina yieldably holdingthe respective armature spaced from the respective extension so thatupon energizing said windings by an alternating current the armatureswill be alternatively magnetically attracted into engagement with therespective extension and repelled by the action of the lamina to thusvibrate the extensions, whereby upon application of the apparatus toportions of the human body, the latter will be subjected to thealternating field extending between the free ends of said extensions andthe vibrations of the latter.

2. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said extensions have atthe free ends thereof curved end faces.

3. An apparatus as defined in claim I, wherein each of said extensionshas a side face, and wherein the armatures are arranged adjacent to thefree ends of said extensions laterally of the respective side face tomove toward and away from the latter.

4. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said body of magneticmaterial is elongated, and wherein said extensions extend transverselyto the elongated body to on side of the latter from said opposite ends.

5. An apparatus as claimed in in claim 1, wherein the alternatingcurrent is of low voltage.

1. A therapeutic apparatus, particularly for the physical treatment ofportions of the human body, comprising, a body having opposite ends andbeing formed of magnetic material; a pair of extensions respectivelyprovided on said opposite ends of said body and extending transverselyto the latter, said extensions having free ends arranged to be appliedto the portions of the human body to be treated; a plurality ofinsulated windings wound about said body of magnetic material; meansconnected to said windings for applying an alternating current thereto;an armature located adjacent each extension; and a resilient metallamina attached at one end to each extension and carrying at the otherend thereof the respective armature, said metal lamina yieldably holdingthe respective armature spaced from the respective extension so thatupon energizing said windings by an alternating current the armatureswill be alternatively magnetically attracted into engagement with therespective extension and repelled by the action of the lamina to thusvibrate the extensions, whereby upon application of the apparatus toportions of the human body, the latter will be subjected to thealternating field extending between the free ends of said extensions andthe vibrations of the latter.
 2. An apparatus as defined in claim 1,wherein said extensions have at the free ends thereof curved end faces.3. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said extensionshas a side face, and wherein the armatures are arranged adjacent to thefree ends of said Extensions laterally of the respective side face tomove toward and away from the latter.
 4. An apparatus as defined inclaim 1, wherein said body of magnetic material is elongated, andwherein said extensions extend transversely to the elongated body to onside of the latter from said opposite ends.
 5. An apparatus as claimedin in claim 1, wherein the alternating current is of low voltage.